Conferences, Diversity, Education Regulations, Educational Administration, Employee Relations, File Maintenance, Interpersonal Skills, Lesson Plans, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Physical Demands, Primary School, Process Safety Management, Special Education, Student Conduct, Training Program, Training/Teaching
JP619170 - 146
Starting 2025-2026
FTE 1.0
Current salary shown here: 2025-2026 Salary Matrix. Exempt, benefits-eligible, 187 days + 8 holidays + 4 personal days. This position is under the Teacher's Retirement System.
This job is eligible for a 5% of base salary stipend on top of regular salary.
Open Until Filled
Job Responsibilities:
- Teaches students with disabilities following an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in a variety of educational settings.
- Designs and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for eligible students with disabilities.
- Meets the diverse needs of students in the classroom by providing an appropriate learning environment.
- Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development, instructional strategies, and research based instructional programs.
- Establishes effective classroom management, safety procedures, behavior expectations, and individualized positive behavior management plans.
- Works cooperatively, collaboratively, and establishes positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and guardians of students.
- Maintains and manages a special education case load of approximately 20-25 students. Duties include maintaining a confidential file for each student in accordance with the Administrative Rules of Montana and the Special Education Department.
- Participates in school and district professional development activities.
- Attends building and district meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal which may include, but are not limited to the following: monitor hallways, monitor school activities, and conduct parent teacher conferences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understands Special Education process and procedures.
- Skill in completing special education eligibility assessments.
- Ability to implement standard based instruction, assessment and grading.
- Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
- Ability to work as a contributing member of effective teaching teams.
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Skill, dedication and aptitude for working with students.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people with a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor?s degree; AND,
- State of Montana Educator license with appropriate endorsement(s) in Special Education (K-12).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of Montana Administrative Rules and Regulations in special education.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, lift, and carry items up to 40 pounds.
Job start date: 8/25/2025
Location: ELROD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 412 3rd AVE WEST, KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
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Montana Office of Public Instruction